# Mantis Laser Academy — user reviews > 157 indexed App Store user reviews of Mantis Laser Academy by Mantis Tech LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 4,051 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mantis-laser-academy/id1502469247/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mantis-laser-academy/id1502469247.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,461 · 4★ 366 · 3★ 90 · 2★ 37 · 1★ 97 ## What do users think of Mantis Laser Academy? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great training tool - 🚀 Improves marksmanship skills - 💡 Makes dry fire practice enjoyable - 🚀 Saves money on ammunition - 👍 Provides helpful feedback and scoring **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent target detection and shot recognition - 🐛 Lighting sensitivity issues - 🐛 App crashes and bugs - 🐛 Calibration process is clunky - 🐛 Audio issues with tutorials and sound effects **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes during Pistol Marksmanship course - Inability to add firearms and view history - Calibration tool obstructs view of crosshairs - Tripod instability causes false readings - Sound not working unless headphones are connected **Most requested features** - Add ability to customize drills and courses - Integrate with Mantis X app for more comprehensive training - Implement daily shot count tracking - Allow manual entry of firearm settings - Add more training modes and game-like features ## Newest reviews (16 of 157) ### 3/5 — App needs improvement *2026-08-25, version 3.8* Update: Me again. My phone overheats like crazy. I can only get like two courses in before it gets really bad. Once improvement would be to reduce the time the camera is active. When displaying the instructions, no need to have the camera active. When a course is completed, again immediately turn off camera. Original: Great way to practice your shots, and fun for a group to practice. The app can use a lot of improvements. As a developer, I’d be happy to help out and take this app to the next level: Better courses, ability to select trainings/course by target, more games/challenges. My number 1 wishlist is ability to select trainings based off target. For the fun targets, the only way to practice them is to select a course and skip to the target we want, like “Control” and “Circles”. If interested in help, please reply with an email to reach out to, I’d love to help improve something I’d regularly use, and I’m willing to offer my services for a kit or the similar (great discount for a senior dev). I’m actually hoping I can partner with your team 🙏🏻 My email is sudo-dre@gmail ### 3/5 — I want to love it *2026-05-21, version 3.8* So much great info and clearly well put together processes. But the use of the camera makes it almost useless. The slightest movement sets it off. The celebration doesn’t hold and it will often no longer see a target even if nothing changed. I could be several yards away from the phone and it flickers back in fourth. I do not see this issue with the MantisX app ### 4/5 — Great product. *2026-04-11, version 3.6* A little challenging to get the enrollment process done. App could use some work with being able to delete the numerous extra shots that flood in at times. The instruction is excellent and the feed back is right on. This definitely improves my results at the range and is helping me practice at the range much more efficiently (read; less money on live ammo). So I know when I have put in some time with effective set-fire training g, I am training. ### 4/5 — Works most of the time *2026-03-17, version 3.5* I have really been enjoying the training, drills, and tests. I don’t like that I have to continually swap from my camera app back to the mantis app to force it to calibrate. It seems to go into a sleep mode if lift calibrating. I have a iPhone 17 pro max. ### 2/5 — Great idea, but fails a lot *2026-03-07* It struggles to recognize the targets, sometimes it recognizes, but while I’m shooting from 30cm in the bulls eye, it says is out ### 3/5 — Best Laser Training App I’ve Tried… When It Works (But v2.0 Made It Frustrating) *2026-02-21, version 3.4* Mantis Laser Academy is hands-down the best target-based dry-fire app I’ve used… when everything cooperates. It is incredibly engaging and effective for building skills at home. Unfortunately, the v2.0 update seriously degraded the usability that made earlier versions great. The biggest issue is the overly sensitive movement detection. If the phone shifts even slightly, the app locks into a “moving” warning screen and disables inputs like the START button. Tapping to begin a session often triggers this, forcing multiple frustrating attempts to get going. It’s especially bad with the phone in a 4-foot stand on soft flooring, where even subtle vibrations cause problems. Using the control target to start/stop sessions? In theory, yes , but good luck getting reliable camera detection of even one target, let alone two. The automatic camera adjustments and calibration that worked smoothly pre-2.0 now feel unreliable and finicky. I really miss the pre-2.0 version’s stability and responsiveness. I’d love to see these interface/movement issues fixed in an update. Right now, the potential is huge, but the execution feels like a step backward. Pros: • Excellent drills and feedback when stable • Fun, game-like training that actually improves shooting Cons: • Overly aggressive movement lockout ruins flow • Degraded target/camera detection post-v2.0 • No easy way to avoid the issues short of perfect stillness (impractical for real use) If the developers address the sensitivity and restore reliable controls, this could be a 5-star app again. As it stands, 3 stars. Great concept held back by interface regressions. ### 2/5 — Reads wrong score, can barely hear the score *2026-02-17, version 3.4* If I move just a bit when shooting it’ll read two scores, the second one because I moved. The developer also ruined the voice score announcement. Now it’s so quiet and right over the shot sound so it’s barely audible and at times I am not sure what I scored. 2-3 years ago it was a decent app, not sure what happened ### 5/5 — Great home practice system. *2026-02-12, version 3.4* I’ve been loving my Mantis Laser Academy, it’s gives me the ability to practice on my time. And it saves me ammunition cost. It has helped me maintain my skills when I’m not at the range. Do yourself a favor and get the Mantis Laser Academy today, it’s well worth every penny you spend. ### 4/5 — Pistol course. *2026-01-25, version 3.1* Great product, however the app seems to be glitchy. When going through the pistol course, the app won’t let me get all my shots off. The timer buzzes and I was hitting 100%. Also the app will periodically stop recognizing targets I bought through you all. Help ### 5/5 — Excellent Laser Training - No Regrets *2026-01-20, version 3.0* I have owned Laser Academy for over two years and I enjoy it each time and recommend it to all my friends and family who shoot. The app and feedback is great and the customer service is even better. Laser academy coupled with the MantisX platform has drastically improve my grouping size. Try it for yourself and be amazed! ### 4/5 — Perfect home trainer *2026-01-10, version 3.0* Great product I have recommend to the Agent in my Agency. The only complaint is the product sometimes records two shots when you only fired one shot that is the only reason I did not give it 5 stars. I tried adjusting the camera manually, bought the camera shades. It appears to record the initial shot and the end of the laser movement. Note it’s not a lot of movement and it doesn’t happen all the time. It only hurts during app competition and evaluations. You can live with it if you’re just trying to focus on basics and develop good muscle memory. I still recommend for new, developing, and even seasoned shooters. It will definitely save you money on ammunition. ### 5/5 — Happy Customer *2025-12-28, version 3.0* Taking my accuracy and draw times to the next level. ### 5/5 — Great upgrade to the X10 *2025-12-17, version 2.13* This brings dry fire training to another level. Especially if you use the Titan X with it! ### 5/5 — Problem with courses *2025-12-07, version 2.12* In the free course, IPSC target demand for 35 points to go toute next while the max score possible in 5 shots is 25 ### 5/5 — Rainy day training *2025-11-25, version 2.11* It is pouring rain today. I still got my training time in without having hours of cleanup. My boots aren’t muddy and my gun is not rusty. With just a few days of practice my shooting accuracy and speed have improved. ### 4/5 — Need to be Fixed *2025-11-23, version 2.11* after every drill change the app get stuck on calibration and is unable to unlock the camera black screen all the time even after relaunch . ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — An expensive waste of time *2026-04-18, version 3.7* Upgraded to the iPhone 17. This is not compatible. Tried different rooms different backgrounds it will not pick up the target at all. The system is updated to where you need to purchase a weapon that’s compatible with the system. So the laser bullets are pretty much useless. The stand that holds your phone if you barely touch it causes the target to get out of focus and move so it’s hard to take a picture to show that it can’t detect the target that it’s asking for. ### 1/5 — App does not open camera *2026-03-23, version 3.5* App only opens camera for open shooting and some modes, tutorials don’t work. $160 junk, followed all steps to troubleshoot on website. Save your money. iPhone 15 pro max ### 1/5 — The app sucks *2025-12-23, version 2.13* Sorry cool idea but having to refigure the app and then having to deal with them trying to sell me a membership for an additional $50 is BS. ### 1/5 — Absolutely not worth it! *2025-12-04, version 2.12* Constantly stuck at calibration screen and it’s literally a 10% chance this app works properly. ### 1/5 — Actualización negativa *2025-10-15, version 2.11* La nueva actualización no me reconoce los blancos que antes si . No puedo entrenar . ### 1/5 — SCAM *2025-10-13, version 2.11* Bought this kit brand new and sealed, it claims with the code you get full access to the app. The code says it has been used. I would not recommend this product, not only does a brand new code somehow say it’s been used, but the app is pointless without full access. What a SCAM. ### 1/5 — Bad update *2024-07-07, version 2.5* Ever since doing this update the app will not turn targets when turning phone horizontally. The targets are washed out and not detecting most of them now. I have tried it on multiple phones and still the same. ### 1/5 — Bugged *2024-05-06, version 2.4* Won’t open on iPod ### 1/5 — Kein Sound bei iPhone 15 *2024-04-29* Bin von Samsung auf Apple iPhone 15 umgestiegen und wollte heute ein Training starten, leider fehlt jeglicher Sound!!! Bitte schnellstmöglich fixen!! ### 1/5 — “Black stripe” bug in version 2.0, does not work with revolvers *2023-12-27, version 2.0* I was using the Laser Academy for more than year and it mostly worked okay with semi-auto handguns. It does NOT work with revolvers since the majority of laser bullets have laser beam on while the pin is not released and Laser Academy app records false shots making pretty much all drills useless. To make things worse for all users version 2.0 introduced a “black stripe” bug by changing transparent background for drill prompts to black thus hiding a large and important part of the target during the drill execution. This bug is obvious if you compare available on YouTube videos of old versions of Bullseye and Hunt drills with the version 2.0. Very disappointing! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Excelente *2026-08-27* Muito bom ### 5/5 — JAR_2008 *2026-08-06, version 3.8* I enjoy this system better than the previous one I order. It’s worth the price! ### 5/5 — Improving *2026-07-25, version 3.8* I am improving my trigger discipline with every session. Time to hit the paper targets. ### 5/5 — Excellent Training *2026-06-14, version 3.8* Laser Academy is exceptional! My sooting has drastically improved over the past 3-4 months that I have had the Laser Academy, Mantis X. I loved those so much that I recently purchased the training pistol and am really enjoying that as well. I’m able to shoot 3x’s as many rounds when training all because I don’t need to rack the slide after every shot. This training academy is superb and I highly recommend it!! ### 5/5 — Amazing training aid *2026-06-07, version 3.8* Although I am fortunate enough to have my own range in my yard, this is great for rainy days or winter is dark outside or when it’s hot outside or when I don’t wanna spend ammunition Nothing like practicing ### 5/5 — Fun and effective *2026-05-14, version 3.8* I’m a new gun owner and I bought the Mantis Laser academy right away. Best thing I could’ve done! Get a great feel for the gun. Got a great feel for the sights. The training classes are fun and effective. Not the same as firing live ammo, nothing is. But training trigger control and getting my sights down has made a significant difference at the range for me. Worth every nickel! ### 5/5 — Worth Your Time *2026-05-08, version 3.8* Mantis is great for getting practice time in between range sessions. ### 5/5 — Perfection *2026-04-19, version 3.7* This is such a great training aid! So many different drills to help perfect your skills. ### 5/5 — Fantastic Practise *2026-03-09, version 3.5* Laser Academy steps you through drills and courses with an X10 that will give feedback on accuracy and trigger control without a trip to the range or expending ammo. ### 5/5 — Finalmente un dry fire all’altezza *2026-03-08, version 3.5* Preciso, valido e durevole soprattutto per le armi ad otturatore lanciato! Prova in abbinamento con MantisX X da anche una accurata e dettagliata definizione degli atteggiamenti e degli errori compiuti durante lo sparo in bianco. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*